Oshiomhole: victory for Edo people

EDO State Governor Adams Oshiomhole yesterday described his victory at the Election Petition Tribunal as an affirmation of the “voice of the people.”

The governor extended an olive branch to the petitioner, Charles Airhiavbere, to join him in moving the state forward.

He spoke at a campaign rally to celebrate his victory. The march took off from the High Court on Sapele Road to the Oba Ovoramwen Square down to Mission Road to the New Bini Market up to New Lagos Road to Lawani Street to Ibviame Street to Wire Road down to Oba Market and climaxed at the Oba Ovoramwen Square.

The governor said though in a democracy, contest was important, however the manner and ways in which the petitioner had gone to challenge the victory leaves much to be desired.

“It’s very clear. Edo people spoke loud and clear on July 14 and I won the 18 local governments.

“You were in court and you have heard the allegations and you have equally heard the findings of the court that this was just an exercise in futility.

“Nigerians were unanimous that the election was the best. It is clear that it was an empty petition, designed to waste the time of the court and also to waste our time.

“I promise all the great people of Edo State that I will give my all to the state. I want to assure the Benin Monarch that we will take Benin Kingdom to the next level.”